# Brazilian celebrity endorsements for Lula

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-celebrity-endorsements-for-lula
> Updated: 2026-10-09T22:31:09.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

As the 2026 Brazilian presidential runoff between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro approaches, cultural figures and intellectuals continue to voice concerns regarding democratic stability.

Building on previous endorsements from actors Isis Valverde and Rodrigo Simas, as well as volleyball captain Gabi Guimarães, new political expressions have emerged. A group of indigenous filmmakers in Paris issued a manifesto supporting Lula’s reelection, specifically advocating for the protection of indigenous territories.

Concerns regarding the constitutional framework have intensified. Filmmakers Wagner Moura, Petra Costa, Fernando Meirelles, and Kleber Mendonça Filho signed an open letter requesting international monitoring of the election. The signatories expressed alarm over potential foreign interference, possible restrictions on political content on social media, and Flávio Bolsonaro’s proposal to rewrite the 1988 Constitution.

Internal tensions within the artistic community also persist. Actor José de Abreu has continued to criticize colleagues—including Selton Mello, Danton Mello, Giovanna Antonelli, and Carolina Dieckmann—for their perceived silence, which he characterizes as a failure to address the ‘advance of fascism in Brazil’.

## Claims

- Actor José de Abreu publicly criticized fellow artists for failing to take political stances regarding the rise of fascism in Brazil. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- José de Abreu specifically named Selton Mello, Danton Mello, Giovanna Antonelli, and Carolina Dieckmann as colleagues who have remained silent. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Brazilian filmmakers signed an open letter calling for international attention to the second round of the 2026 presidential election. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The manifesto expresses concern regarding Flávio Bolsonaro's proposal to rewrite the 1988 Constitution. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The document cites reports of potential foreign interference in the election process. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Actress Isis Valverde declared her support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the 2026 presidential election. (single source)
- Actor Rodrigo Simas announced his intention to vote for the reelection of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. (single source)
- A group of indigenous filmmakers issued a manifesto in Paris supporting the reelection of Lula and advocating for indigenous territory demarcation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Gabi Guimarães endorses Lula for Brazilian presidential runoff

Brazilian volleyball captain Gabi Guimarães announced her support for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the presidential runoff, citing the need to defend democracy and social inclusion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabi-guimares-endorses-lula-for-brazilian-presidential-runoff

### 2026-10-09: Brazil: Artists and intellectuals issue warnings ahead of 2026 presidential runoff

Brazilian artists and intellectuals are issuing manifestos and public statements regarding the 2026 presidential runoff, warning of threats to democracy and calling for international election monitoring.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-actors-isis-valverde-and-rodrigo-simas-endorse-lula

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